One Hundred Years of the TT

by Stuart Barker

The definitive history of the oldest and most famous motorbike race on earth, the thrilling Isle of Man TT motorcycle race. The 38-mile circuit race, which has claimed the lives of more than 200 competitors over the years, celebrates its centennial in 2007.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published May 22, 2007

About the author

Stuart Barker was born in Galloway, Scotland and graduated from Strathclyde University in 1996. A lifelong motor racing fan, he worked at Motor Cycle News, first as a news reporter then as a feature writer and road tester. After four years, he became a freelance writer and has been published in many magazines including FHM, Superbike, Two Wheels Only and Biker. He has co-written books with Niall Mackenzie and Steve Hislop and wrote a bestselling biography of the late Barry Sheene.